ERL
Erenhot
China
10,649 km
6,617 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,649 km
6,617 mi / 5,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ERL JFK
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ERL JFK
ICAO Code ZBER KJFK
City Erenhot New York
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 3,301 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 40.640000, -73.780000

Erenhot (ERL) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,649 kilometers (6,617 miles / 5,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Erenhot, it's 02:29 in New York. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,288 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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